In this episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast, we sit down with Alison and Graham, the couple behind Vet Around the World.

Recorded in Chiang Mai, this conversation explores a very different kind of nomadic setup – one built around veterinary work, house-sitting, remote consulting, and long-term travel systems rather than typical remote jobs.

Alison is a qualified veterinarian who works remotely through telehealth and triage services, while Graham brings a background as a ship's officer and ship's medic. Together, they've been traveling full time for around eight years and have completed close to 100 house-sits along the way.

We talk about how they built a sustainable nomadic lifestyle, how house-sitting became a cornerstone of their travel model, and how Alison made the leap into remote veterinary work across time zones. They also share the realities of working irregular hours, building long-term systems, and why YouTube has become an important part of their future plans.

This episode is a grounded, practical look at alternative paths to location independence – and a reminder that there's more than one way to build a life on the road.

Key Takeaways

• House-sitting can be a long-term, sustainable base for nomadic life
• Professional skills can often be adapted to remote or hybrid work models
• Telehealth and consulting can create location independence in unexpected industries
• Long-term travel requires systems, not spontaneity
• Building multiple income streams creates more flexibility over time
• Content creation can support long-term nomadic projects when done intentionally

Relevant Links

• Website: https://www.vetaroundtheworld
• YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVUXu-EAkluzBcb9Qs_h7Q
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vet_aroundtheworld/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VetAroundTheWorld/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vet.around.the.world
• Trusted Housesitters: https://www.trustedhousesitters.com
• Kiwi House Sitters: https://www.kiwihousesitters.co.nz
• Nomad Summit: https://nomadsummit.com
• Episode produced by RadioGuru: https://radioguru.co.uk